ROME, Ga. -- The Union College cross country team participated in the 2011 Southeast Cross Country Classic on Saturday. The meet was hosted by Berry College.

On the men's side for Union, Eric Kinman (Erlanger, Ky.) had the best finish of the afternoon for either squad, running the 8k course in 28:13.26 to place 135th out of 309 runners. The only other runner to compete for the men was Bradley Fieldhouse (Louisville, Ky.), who placed 253rd with a time of 31:19.12.

For the women, Cassy Kost (Owensboro, Ky.) was the top finisher, running the 5k course in 22:35.15 to finish 199th out of 310 competitors.

Other finishers on the day for the women included Briana Degennaro (Shalimar, Fla.), who crossed the finish line in 23:20.44 to place 232nd, Leslie Emmett, who finished in 24:03.45, and Danielle Jasiewicz (Worcester, Mass.), who ran the course in 25:43.60.

The Union College cross country teams return to the track on Nov. 5, when they take part in the 2011 AAC Championships. The event will be hosted by Bryan and held in Dayton, Tenn.